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1 Entering Your Senior Year www.sandiegocalsoap.com 858.569.1866

2 Junior Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Research Colleges Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer Research Scholarships Visit Colleges

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4 A-G Requirements A: 2 yearsHistory and Social Science B: 4 yearsEnglish C: 3 years (4 years recommended for both) Mathematics (Integrated I, II, III) D: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC) Laboratory Science (1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science) E: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC) Foreign Language (both years must be in the same language) F: 1 yearVisual and Performing Arts: art, dance, theatre/drama, or music G: 1 yearElective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course)

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6 Suggested GPA: 3.0 23 Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Transportation, Room and Board: $27,452 SAT/ACT Score California State University

7 Suggested GPA: 3.0 10 Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Room and Board, etc. : $32,646 SAT/ACT Scores EssayActivities University of California

8 California College Systems Continued Private Universities Many Campuses Costs Vary University of San Diego, USC, Stanford… CA Community Colleges 113 Campuses Associate’s Degrees and Transfers, ~$2,000/year Grossmont, Southwestern, Mesa…. Vocational and Technical Schools Degrees/Certificates and Costs Vary Paul Mitchell School, Art Institute of San Diego…

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10 Required Admissions Tests New SATACT Number of Sections 4 Plus essay Sections Reading Writing and Language Math (No calculator) Math (with calculator) English Math Reading Science Scoring Two section scores, Evidence- Based Reading and Writing (includes Reading and Writing and Language) and Math, on a 200-800 scale combined for a total score from 400-1600 Four section scores scaled from 1-36 averaged for a composite from 1-36 Wrong Answer Penalty? No

11 Test Dates & Resources SAT Testing Dates: ACT Testing Dates: Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 23, Apr. 9, & Jun. 11 Oct. 24, Dec. 12, Feb. 6 NEW SAT: Mar. 5, May 7, & Jun. 6 For more Information, visit: Collegeboard.org or ACT.org

12 Other Application Builders In addition to your grades and test scores, colleges want to see a well-rounded high school student. Clubs and Sports Community Service Honors and Awards Leadership Roles Work Experience Talents and Special Skills

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14 Applying for College UC: Aug 1 st - Nov. 30 th 2015 CSU: Oct 1 st - Nov 30 th 2015 Private/ Out of state Varies upon school Community College Dates vary (usually in January) Deadlines vary! Make a list of your application due dates:

15 Financial Aid FAFSA Financial Aid Package State Grants Federal Student Grants College and University Grants Federal Work Study Loans

16 Senior Year Roadmap November: Apply to College Maintain good GPA November: Apply to College Maintain good GPA October: Review with your counselor: Transcript Course load Graduation Maintain good GPA October: Review with your counselor: Transcript Course load Graduation Maintain good GPA April-June: Follow up with college acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships. Maintain good GPA January- March: Apply for FAFSA Maintain good GPA January- March: Apply for FAFSA Maintain good GPA Create a college appropriate email account. Check your email! Maintain good GPA Create a college appropriate email account. Check your email! Maintain good GPA Remember: Maintain a good GPA

17 Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA) Call the Cal-SOAP office at 858.569.1866 Visit the Cal-SOAP website at www.sandiegocalsoap.com for information and current events for high school students! Remember, we are here for YOU!


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